The AnamLong Beach, Northern Peninsula Cam Ranh, Nha TrangTel: (058) 3989-499www.theanam.comSet on a pristine Long Beach, The Anam features a five-star colonial resort, harking back to a bygone era and offering natural sophistication with an emphasis on high standard services, culinary excellence and rejuvenating wellness. The resort boasts 117 villas equipped with the finest Vietnamese hardwood, decorative stone and antique style tiling; Sri Mara Spa with therapists trained in the art of Balinese massage; and a wide range of recreational activities. The Anam is just away 15 minutes from Cam Ranh International Airport, and 30 minutes from the city centre. The resort is offering a two-night ‘City Escape Package’ in a Garden View Villa with breakfast, airport transfers, a food and beverage credit valued at $80 (VND1,760,000) and a spa credit valued at $80 (VND1,760,000). The package costs $468 (VND10,296,000) and runs till 20 December. The price includes service charge and VAT.

HOTELS

Indochine Palace Hue106A Hung Vuong St, HueTel: (0234) 3936-666Indochine Palace Hue is running a Summer Package at VND2,400,000 per room per night for two in a Palace Deluxe with lunch or dinner. It is valid from 1 May to 31 October.

Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon is offering a ‘Saigon Weekend Getaway Package’ at VND4,350,000 per night for two in a Club Deluxe Room with breakfast, afternoon tea, snack, and a 25 per cent discount on food and beverage. It is valid till 1 May and applicable on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Monday (1 May). The price includes service charge and VAT.

LotteLegend Hotel Saigon is offering Weekend Package for Vietnamese and expatriates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday till 2 July. The price starts from VND2,500,000 per room per night, including buffet breakfast and a 10 per cent discount on food & beverage.

PalmGarden Beach Resort & Spa has a special discount up to 42 per cent on accommodations from 2 May to 30 June. Superior Garden View Room is VND2,496,000 per night and Deluxe Garden View Room is VND2,610,000 per night. The prices include breakfast and two body massage vouchers with a 50 per cent discount. For those who book two nights will get a roundtrip airport transfers or a lunch/ dinner.

Sheraton Nha Trang26-28 Tran Phu St, Nha TrangTel: (058) 3880-000

To celebrate the ‘Taste of Australia Week’ from 15 to 21 April, the chefs of Feast Restaurant, at the Sheraton Nha Trang, will prepare a BBQ buffet dinner, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with roast leg of lamb, BBQ lamb and beef cuts, roasted chicken, sausage rolls, and an array of Australian desserts. VND639,000 including a glass of Australian wine and free flow of soft drinks. There is a 20 per cent discount for early bookings.

Caravelle Saigon19-23 Lam Son Square, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: (08) 3823-4999There will be a chance to enjoy a five-course meal cooked by Michelin chef Andrea Spagoni at the Caravelle Saigon, from 14 to 16 April. He will show his talent with ‘Great Meats of Beef bar’ and ‘Unrivalled Mashed Potato’.To celebrate International Liberation Day, the chefs of the Nineteen Restaurant, at the Caravelle Saigon will bring a culinary journey, ‘Liberation Day Buffet’ with recipes from north to south in Vietnam. ‘Liberation Day Buffet’ will be on 30 April and 1 May.

In April, German Gartenstadt Restaurant is presenting full collection of Greenland Halibut dishes including Grilled Halibut with cherry tomato, orange and vinaigrette; Poached Halibut with passion fruit sauce; Stir-fried Halibut cubes and Halibut Schnitzel. Just VND380,000 /set. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to midnight.

InterContinental SaigonCorner Hai Bat Trung St and Le Duan Blvd, Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel: (08) 3520-9999Market 39 Restaurant, at the InterContinental Saigon, serves Easter brunch and Easter dinner on 16 April to celebrate the Easter Day, including seafood station and dessert station with chocolate fountain. Easter brunch, VND 1,798,000 including free flow of Champagne Brut, house wine, beer and soft drinks. Easter Day Dinner with the price starts from VND 1,600,000 to VND 2,200,000 . Also, Yu Chu Restaurant, at the InterContinental Saigon, has a new crab menu till 30 April with a variety of dishes and cooking methods.

Li Bai Chinese Restaurant, at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, will introduce a special menu in April. Australian beef cooked in Chinese style with choices of exclusive sauce including pan-fried sizzling Australian beef with Hoisin garlic sauce or pan-fried sizzling Australian beef with mushroom and black pepper sauce. The prices start from VND488,000 per dish.

L’Olivier Restaurant, at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza, serves lunch for business meeting in April, 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. VND350,000 for a two-course set lunch and VND460,000 for a 3-course set lunch.Also, to celebrate Easter in April, Mezz Restaurant, at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza, prepares a wide range of Easter specialties and activities for children. Noon to 3 p.m. VND1,188,888 per person or VND 1,688,888 per person including Champagne.

In April, Café Cardinal, at The Reverie Saigon, offers a selection of imported wild Alaskan salmon including Salmon Carpaccio served with arugula salad, parmesan cheese, and salmon roe, pan-seared salmon served with green pea risotto and fennel salad, salmon filet with spinach, asparagus and Hollandaise sauce. The prices start from VND228,000 per serving.

OTHERS

Pandora, one of the leading of Danish brands in jewellery manufacturer and retailer sector, has just launched a new collection ‘Do’ for Spring 2017. The products combine traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, inspiring women to be true to themselves and what they bel­ieve in. The new bangles for Spring 2017 are available in seven fabulous shades including air blue, princess blue, lavender, bright mint, radiant orchid, light pink and shimmering silver. 50 clear cubic zirconia stones are on each bracelet, and four new colours have been added to the rings’ collection. Especially for the spring 2017 collection, Pandora pays homage to all things floral. There are 4 stores in Ho Chi Minh City including Saigon Centre, Diamond Plaza, Crescent Mall and Vincom; 1 store in Ly Thai To St, Hanoi.